What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parkland College Respiratory Therapy Education Stipend position at OSF HealthCare?
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Overview
For Parkland College Respiratory Therapy program students.
The Parkland College Respiratory Therapy Education Stipend provides selected students an $20,000 education stipend to be used to assist with program costs. Upon graduation, and passage of related boards education stipend recipients will be required to work a 2 year, full time work commitment at OSF St Joseph Medical Center as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
The Education Stipend will be issued as a one-time payment of $20,000 and will be considered taxable income.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Respiratory Therapist works in accordance with evidenced based policies and procedures of the Medical Center with all patient populations. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician that is appropriate to all the ages of the patients served. In accordance with established policies and procedures, administers medical gases, medications, airway clearance, mechanical ventilation, other respiratory modalities, monitor levels of supplies and equipment for department and patient care areas. Applies theoretical knowledge to care of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with other members of the healthcare team by demonstrating competence in respiratory skills, problem solving, and critical thinking that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be enrolled in Parkland College's Respiratory Therapy program.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $20,000
